President Obama expects to have an answer Friday morning about whether a shutdown can be averted. Meanwhile agencies have new guidance from OMB on how to prepare to close down their offices. Federal workers vent frustrations and ask questions during a town hall meeting sponsored by Rep. Jim Moran.

Washington is about to get the drop on Hollywood. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's working up a sitcom in which the servants revolt and put the people who pay their salaries out of work. Insiders say it will be called "Shutdown II."